Dealer Group
Fred Beans Automotive Group
Fred Beans Automotive Group runs 34 locations in 2 states and earns a CarEdge transparency grade of B (83/100) from 182 verified out-the-door quotes.
- Average doc fee
- $498
- Dealer add-ons
- On 78% of quotes
- Top-graded store
- Fred Beans Ford of Mechanicsburg (A)
Verified quotes since 2025
Score Breakdown
Grade Distribution
Across 29 rated locations
90% of locations earned a B or better.
Key Insights
Transparency Score
Scores 83/100, 3.7 points below the national average of 86.7/100.
Add-on Frequency
78% of transactions include an add-on, 61% more often than the national average of 17%.
Listing-to-OTD Gap
Prices run -3.6% above listing on average, better than the national average of 247.0%.
Top performers in this group
Locations with D or below: 2 — Fred Beans Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM, Fred Beans Mazda Mechanicsburg
All locations
| Dealer | Location | Grade | Score | Quotes | Brand | Doc Fee | Add-on Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fred Beans Ford of Mechanicsburg | Mechanicsburg, PA | A | 100 | 4 | Ford | $484 | 0% |
| Fred Beans Hyundai Mechanicsburg | Mechanicsburg, PA | A | 97 | 16 | Hyundai | $490 | 13% |
| Fred Beans Hyundai of Abington | Willow Grove, PA | A | 93 | 6 | Hyundai | $490 | 33% |
| Fred Beans Ford of Doylestown | Doylestown, PA | B | 89 | 9 | Ford | $490 | 56% |
| Fred Beans Mazda of Abington | Willow Grove, PA | B | 89 | 17 | Mazda | $477 | 59% |
| Fred Beans Hyundai of Flemington | Flemington, NJ | B | 88 | 13 | Hyundai | $594 | 69% |
| Fred Beans Nissan of Flemington | Flemington, NJ | B | 88 | 3 | Niss | $594 | 67% |
| Fred Beans Ford of West Chester | West Chester, PA | B | 88 | 3 | Ford | $477 | 67% |
| Fred Beans Honda of Abington | Abington, PA | B | 87 | 12 | Hond | $490 | 67% |
| Fred Beans Ford of Langhorne | Langhorne, PA | B | 86 | 4 | Ford | $484 | 75% |
Group locations
34 locations across New Jersey, Pennsylvania
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fred Beans Automotive Group a good place to buy a car?
Yes, by CarEdge's measure. Fred Beans Automotive Group earns CarEdge transparency grade B (83/100) across 182 verified out-the-door quotes from 29 stores, graded 3 A, 23 B, 1 C, 1 D, 1 F. 90% of its graded stores earn an A or B. Grades vary by store, so check the specific location before you buy.
What do reviews say about Fred Beans Automotive Group?
CarEdge reviews Fred Beans Automotive Group on 182 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. Fred Beans Automotive Group earns CarEdge transparency grade B (83/100) across 182 verified out-the-door quotes from 29 stores, graded 3 A, 23 B, 1 C, 1 D, 1 F. Across those quotes its stores show dealer add-ons on 78% of verified quotes.
What is the doc fee at Fred Beans Automotive Group dealerships?
Its stores average a $498 doc fee across 182 verified out-the-door quotes. It ranges from $477 at Fred Beans Mazda of Abington in Willow Grove, PA to $594 at Fred Beans Ford of Washington in Washington, NJ, partly because doc fee limits differ by state.
Do Fred Beans Automotive Group dealerships add dealer add-ons?
CarEdge's verified quotes from Fred Beans Automotive Group stores show dealer add-ons on 78% of verified quotes. Ask any store for an itemized out-the-door quote with all dealer add-ons removed before you visit.
Which Fred Beans Automotive Group dealership is the best?
Fred Beans Ford of Mechanicsburg in Mechanicsburg, PA is Fred Beans Automotive Group's highest-graded store on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index: grade A (100/100) from 4 verified out-the-door quotes.